This holiday-themed children's film offers a unique take on the legend of Santa Claus and his tiny reindeer. In this movie, a young boy finds a deer in the forest he is sure is Santa's beloved Prancer. Determined to return the creature to the North Pole and his rightful destiny, the child overcomes the cynicism of his family to teach them and us a lesson about the true spirit of Christmas.
Acting
Jack Palance as the grumpy grandpa—Oscar winner slumming gloriously.
Practical Effects
Real reindeer on set, no CGI nonsense.
Director
Joshua Butler
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This is a direct-to-video sequel to the 1989 film Prancer, making it one of the most inexplicable holiday franchises ever greenlit.
Released in 2001, it captures that post-9/11 desperate hunger for uncomplicated holiday comfort—explaining its existence better than its plot does.
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